LEGO Galaxy Explorer (497) vs Galaxy Explorer (10497)
Two versions of the same model, 43 years apart. The 2022 version has 912 more pieces than the 1979 version (1,254 against 342). Both include 4 minifigures. Every figure below is from the catalog; there are no prices on this page because the site has no price data.
| Galaxy Explorer (497) | Galaxy Explorer (10497) | |
|---|---|---|
| Year | 1979 | 2022 |
| Pieces | 342 | 1,254 |
| Minifigures | 4 | 4 |
| Theme | Space · Classic Space | Icons |
| Availability (inferred) | Likely retired | Likely retired |
| Figures only in this version | Classic Spaceman, Red with Airtanks (3842a Helmet), Classic Spaceman, White with Airtanks (3842a Helmet) | Classic Space, White with Airtanks (Jenny), Classic Spaceman, Red with Airtanks (New Moulds) |
| Figures in both | none | none |
Availability is inferred from the release year: LEGO publishes no retirement dates. Figure lists come from the Rebrickable inventory of each set.
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